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The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.

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Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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Character Friendship Men
In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Abundance Money One Liner Scarcity
A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Goodness Man Reality
If you know that a thing is unrighteous, then use all dispatch in putting an end to it–why wait till next year?
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End Evil Wait Years
The great person never loses a childlike spirit.
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Attitude Greatness Person Spirit
Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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Equality Heaven People See
Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.
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Honesty Time Truth
The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Compassion Love
I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
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Avoid Danger Death Myself
If the King loves music, it is well with the land.
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King Land Music Rule
Never lose your child’s heart.
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Children Heart One Liner
All things are already complete in us. There is no greater delight than to be conscious of right within us. If one strives to treat others as he would be treated by them, he shall not fail to come near the perfect life.
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Divine Failure Perfection Philosophy Right
Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
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Destiny Development Heaven Mindset
Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
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Death Freedom
Men must be decided on what they will not do, and then they are able to act with vigor in what they ought to do.
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Decision Men Vigor
Only when someone refuses to do certain things will he be capable of doing great things.
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Capability Greatness Inspirational

The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.

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